Atletico Madrid edged a thrilling contest with Valencia, as Angel Correa scored from distance late on to emerge as 3-2 victors.
Match Events
9' GOAL! Atletico 1-0 Valencia (Morata)
Well, it has certainly been coming, and now the hosts have the advantage thanks to Morata’s sixth LaLiga goal of the campaign. A well-worked move, which followed a mistake by Guedes, results in Juanfran delivering a wonderful cross to the back post, where Morata was on hand to tuck home.
36' GOAL! Atletico 1-1 Valencia (Gameiro)
Atleti had been warned, but they didn’t learn their lesson! Another brilliant team move culminates in Santi Mina teeing up his strike partner Gameiro, who takes a fantastic first touch before slotting beyond Oblak. The celebrations are muted against his former club, but that goal will mean a lot.
49' GOAL! Atletico 2-1 Valencia (Griezmann)
After Lemar finds space down the left side of the box and takes full advantage, floating in a terrific cross. Griezmann is quickest to react, getting ahead of Gaya and planting a firm header into the bottom-right corner.
77' Penalty Goal! Atletico 2-2 Valencia (Parejo)
Parejo makes no mistake from the spot, and makes it 2-2. His finish was a powerful one, and Oblak had little chance. The Valencia captain now has nine league goals to his name.
81' GOAL! Atletico 3-2 Valencia (Correa)
ATLETI ARE BACK AHEAD! Incredible scenes in Madrid, as moments after being pegged back, Correa creates space with some clever footwork before curling in a sublime finish from the edge of the box
Match Reports
Angel Correa's stunning late strike secured Atletico Madrid a 3-2 win over Valencia at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday to delay Barcelona's confirmation as LaLiga champions.
Defeat for Diego Simeone's men would have seen Barca clinch a second successive title without even playing, but they showed admirable character to see off a resolute Valencia side who had seemingly clinched a valuable point in the top-four battle with a 77th-minute Dani Parejo penalty.
Player Ratings
Line-ups
Atletico XI: Juanfran, Filipe Luis, D. Godín, J. Oblak, Savic, A. Griezmann, Morata, Saúl, Koke, T. Lemar, R.Hernández
Subs: N. Kalinić, Adán, S. Arias, Vitolo, T.Partey, Correa, Francisco Montero
Valencia XI: Garay, Gameiro, D.Wass, Parejo, Coquelin, Neto, Gayá, Gonçalo Guedes, Mina, Diakhaby, C.Soler
Subs: Roncaglia, Gabriel, Sobrino, Jaume Doménech, T.Lato, Sito, Ferrán Torres
pazbioprs
239
Our title can only be delayed but can’t be denied.. Good game Atheli and Valencia... We taking back our crown this weekend. Viva Barca💯💯
padeilnouy
204
Barcelone's liga title still in download mode...
AlgerianGriezmann8
199
What an intense game! The defense could use some work, but it was great attacking football. I see Simeone is somewhat willing to bend his way of doing things for the good of the team. Aupa Atleti! Btw what a goal from Correa. Absolute BANGER
Lionaire
54
What a match ! Total Screamer by Correa
teamgrizi7
53
Correa’s goal left my mouth opened for like a whole minute. What a banger! What a game! Tbh all players on the pitch was great today, huge respect to Valencia as they showed a strong character. Lemar and Griezmann just worked so well together to craeate the first two goals. Entertaining and impressive performance. Aupa Atleti!
Coaadiks
46
Fantastic goal from Griezman. He is the flying bird. I love his skills so badly. He is just you
neviemmeno
44
great match, nice goals, winn always counts, also i am very satisfied with lemar preformance sorry to all Barça fans, but it will be better for you to celebrte the tittle at nou camp Aúpa Atleti!
SINGAM23
9
The day we witnessed "Two Correa" spoilt the party... (Correa scored for Lazio, knocking out Milan & Correa scored for Atleti, delaying Barca title party)